Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals Limited

What Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals Limited does

Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals Limited (SCTP) is Singapore's designated national accreditation body for tax professionals, originally launched in May 2010 as the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals (SIATP) and reconstituted as an independent not-for-profit in 2020. SCTP administers a three-tier accreditation framework — Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA), Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP), and Accredited Tax Practitioner (Provisional) (PTP) — with Income Tax and GST specialisations, supported by a mandatory Continuing Professional Education (CPE) framework requiring 90 CPE hours over a three-year rolling period. The organisation maintains a 1–10 employee headquarters in Singapore (United Square, 101 Thomson Road) and operates with a Board of Directors comprising senior tax leaders from the Big 4, Baker McKenzie, IRAS, and corporate tax leadership (e.g., CapitaLand Investment).

SCTP's core offerings include accreditation programmes, a knowledge hub (Taxlogue quarterly newsletter, tax articles, webinar on-demand replays, regional tax overviews spanning 17+ Asia-Pacific countries), and a full calendar of tax events anchored by the annual Singapore Tax Congress and the Tax Excellence Decoded, Tax Peek, and S.U.R.E. series. Members receive exclusive two-way engagement with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) through three technical committees (Tax & Levies, GST, SME Tax) and representation on IRAS-led working groups (FRS Joint Working Group, Transfer Pricing Roundtable). SCTP also runs a Members' Directory, an Available Tax Jobs board, and a Tax Digital Solutions directory curating third-party software (CCH Integrator, SINGTAX, Thomson Reuters OneSource, Wolters Kluwer Prosystem Fx Engagement, Xion AI.TaxAssist).

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring annual membership/accreditation fees across ATA, ATP, and PTP tiers; event and seminar registration fees (priority booking and concessionary rates for members); and referral/partner arrangements with the Tax Academy of Singapore, ISCA, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, BDO, Grant Thornton, and others offering discounted courses. The organisation markets primarily through LinkedIn, a Telegram channel (@sctp_tax_hub), Taxlogue and Taxcellence Weekly newsletters, content marketing, and event-driven channels. SCTP does not develop proprietary technology products; its technology footprint consists of the sctp.org.sg website, digital member platforms, and Singpass-integrated login (a first in Singapore's not-for-profit financial and law sectors). Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with its not-for-profit status.

Name

Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals Limited

Legal name

Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals Limited

Website

https://www.sctp.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals Limited (SCTP) is a Singapore not-for-profit professional accreditation body that grants ATA, ATP, and PTP designations to tax professionals, runs a mandatory CPE framework, and provides exclusive IRAS engagement channels, events, and tax knowledge resources to its members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Professional Accreditation and Membership Services

NAICS

Other Accounting Services (541219)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Tax professional accreditation
• Continuing professional education
• Professional membership body
• Tax events and seminars
• Tax policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SCTP generates revenue through annual membership/accreditation fees. Accredited Tax Advisors, Accredited Tax Practitioners, and Accredited Tax Practitioners (Provisional) pay fees for accreditation, with members enjoying priority booking and concessionary rates at SCTP seminars and conferences.
2. Event and Seminar Fees: SCTP organizes and hosts a wide range of tax events including the annual Singapore Tax Congress, live webinars, classroom sessions, and workshops covering income tax, GST, transfer pricing, international tax, and more. Members enjoy priority booking and concessionary rates; non-members pay standard rates.
3. CPE Course Partnerships: SCTP facilitates access to tax-related courses by partner organizations (ISCA, Tax Academy of Singapore, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, and others) and earns referral arrangements or partnership benefits through negotiated members' rates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals Limited (SCTP) is a not-for-profit professional accreditation body that confers three tiers of tax professional designations (Accredited Tax Advisor, Accredited Tax Practitioner, Accredited Tax Practitioner Provisional) with Income Tax and GST specialisations, supported by a mandatory Continuing Professional Education framework. It generates revenue through annual accreditation/membership fees, paid tax events and seminars (including the annual Singapore Tax Congress), and referral arrangements with partner organisations for CPE courses.

Product overview

Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals Limited (SCTP) operates as a professional accreditation and membership body for tax professionals in Singapore, not a product company per se. The organisation offers three-tier accreditation programs (Accredited Tax Advisor, Accredited Tax Practitioner, and Accredited Tax Practitioner Provisional) with Income Tax and GST specialisations, supported by a mandatory Continuing Professional Education framework requiring 90 CPE hours over three years. Member services include access to tax resources (articles, webinars, Taxlogue newsletters), an events calendar featuring the annual Singapore Tax Congress and technical workshops, and representation through three technical committees engaging with IRAS on tax policy matters. SCTP also maintains a Tax Digital Solutions Directory highlighting approved tax software platforms for professionals.

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Products and services

• Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA) The highest level of tax professional accreditation in Singapore, requiring at least 5 years of practical tax experience and advanced qualifications from the Tax Academy of Singapore. Available in Income Tax, GST, or both specialisations. Issued to tax professionals in practice.
• Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP) Mid-level tax professional accreditation requiring at least 3 years of practical tax experience and relevant qualifications from professional bodies including Tax Academy of Singapore, ISCA, ACCA, and CPA Australia. Available in Income Tax, GST, or both specialisations.
• Accredited Tax Practitioner (Provisional) (PTP) Entry-level tax professional accreditation for individuals who have obtained relevant qualifications but may not yet have completed the full practical experience requirement. Serves as a pathway toward full ATP accreditation.
• Tax Events and Seminars (Singapore Tax Congress and Series) Events calendar featuring tax education programs including the annual Singapore Tax Congress, Tax Excellence Decoded series, S.U.R.E. series on IRAS e-Tax guides, Tax Peek networking series, and various workshops on corporate tax, GST, transfer pricing, and international tax topics. Members receive priority booking and concessionary rates; non-members pay standard rates.
• Tax Resources and Knowledge Hub Comprehensive collection of tax-related resources including tax articles, webinars on-demand, tax news updates, Taxlogue quarterly newsletters, regional tax guides, and dialogue summaries from committee engagements with tax authorities.
• Tax Authority Engagement Programmes (Technical Committees) Three technical committees (Tax & Levies, GST, SME Tax) that represent the tax profession in discussions with IRAS and government authorities on tax administration, practices, and applications of tax laws. Committees provide feedback on legislative proposals and disseminate dialogue summaries exclusively to members.
• Members' Directory and Available Tax Jobs Board Directory of accredited tax professionals and a complimentary online job listing platform for members, enabling businesses and employers to identify and engage accredited tax professionals across Singapore.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCTP acts as the bridge between the tax profession and IRAS, engaging in two-way dialogue on tax administration, practices, and applications of tax laws. SCTP participates in IRAS-led discussion groups including the FRS Joint Working Group and Transfer Pricing Roundtable. Dialogue summaries are disseminated exclusively to SCTP members. SCTP also supports IRAS' Youth Network to engage tertiary students and young working adults on tax policies and the tax profession.
• IRAS FRS Joint Working GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IRAS FRS Joint Working Group explores possible tax implications arising from changes in Financial Reporting Standards. SCTP is represented by Mr Daniel Ho, Accredited Tax Advisor (Income Tax) and Mergers & Acquisitions Leader, Southeast Asia, Deloitte & Touche LLP.
• IRAS Transfer Pricing RoundtablecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IRAS Transfer Pricing Roundtable discusses and gathers feedback on Singapore's transfer pricing regime and explores possibilities to facilitate businesses in managing transfer pricing matters. SCTP is represented by Ms Elis Tan, Accredited Tax Advisor (Income Tax) and Executive Director, Transfer Pricing, BDO Tax Advisory Pte Ltd.
• IRAS Youth NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnecting with tertiary students and young working adults (graduated within the last five years), this youth network is supported by SCTP. It engages the youth on a wide range of tax-related issues including tax policies, tax administration, public education on the importance of taxes, and initiatives to attract students into the tax profession.
• Tax Academy of SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tax Academy of Singapore is a key education partner. Its Income Tax Programme Level 2 and Level 3 (Advanced Tax Programme), and GST Programme Level 2 and Level 3 (Advanced GST Programme) are the primary qualifications for SCTP accreditation (ATA and ATP levels). SCTP members enjoy special rates at Tax Academy courses.
• Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISCA's SCAQ Professional Programme's Taxation (TX) module is recognized for SCTP accreditation. SCTP members enjoy members' rate for ISCA courses (special promo codes provided). SCTP also collaborates with ISCA's FRS Joint Working Group.
• Deloitte SingaporecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeloitte Singapore is a key event co-host and content partner. SCTP members enjoy clients' rate for Deloitte seminars. Deloitte professionals serve on SCTP's technical committees (Tax & Levies Committee, GST Committee). Mr Daniel Ho (Deloitte) represents SCTP on the IRAS FRS Joint Working Group.
• EY SingaporecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEY Singapore is a key event co-host and content partner. SCTP members enjoy clients' rate for EY seminars. EY professionals serve on SCTP's Board of Directors (Amy Ang, Singapore Head of Tax) and technical committees.
• KPMG SingaporecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKPMG Singapore is a key event co-host and content partner. SCTP members enjoy clients' rate for KPMG courses. Mr Ajay K. Sanganeria (Partner, Head of Tax, KPMG in Singapore) serves on the SCTP Board of Directors. KPMG professionals are also represented on technical committees.
• PwC SingaporecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPwC Singapore is a key event co-host and content partner. SCTP members enjoy clients' rate for PwC seminars. PwC professionals serve on SCTP's technical committees (Tax & Levies Committee, GST Committee).
• BDO Tax Advisory Pte LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBDO Tax Advisory is a content partner and event co-host. Ms Elis Tan (Executive Director, Transfer Pricing, BDO) represents SCTP on the IRAS Transfer Pricing Roundtable. BDO professionals serve on the SME Tax Committee and other technical committees.
• Grant Thornton SingaporeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrant Thornton Singapore is a content partner and event co-host. SCTP members enjoy concessionary rates for Grant Thornton events. Grant Thornton professionals serve on SCTP's technical committees (Tax & Levies Committee, SME Tax Committee).
• Baker McKenzie Wong & LeowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMr Allen Tan (Chair of Asia Pacific Tax Practice, Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow) serves as Deputy Chair of SCTP's Board of Directors. Baker McKenzie professionals serve on the Tax & Levies Committee and GST Committee.
• TAKX Solutions Pte LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCTP members enjoy 10% off for all TAKX Solutions courses. TAKX Solutions is listed as an event co-host on SCTP's events calendar.
• Marketing Institute of SingaporeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCTP members enjoy 10% off for all Marketing Institute of Singapore courses. SCTP references the TaxX Roadmap for suggested courses aligned with CPE requirements.
• Wolters KluwerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCTP members enjoy subscribers' rate for Wolters Kluwer events and products. Wolters Kluwer's tax software solutions (Prosystem Fx Engagement) are featured on SCTP's Tax Digital Solutions page.
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) SingaporeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCTP members enjoy discounted rates for all STEP Singapore events. STEP Singapore is listed as an event co-host/organizer on SCTP's events calendar.
• International Fiscal Association (IFA) SingaporeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIFA Singapore is listed as an event co-host/organizer on SCTP's events calendar, offering special rates to SCTP members.
• Singapore Business FederationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore Business Federation is listed as an event co-host/organizer on SCTP's events calendar.
• Singapore Institute of DirectorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSICC is listed as an event co-host/organizer on SCTP's events calendar.
• Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCTIM is listed as a recognized professional body for structured learning CPE purposes, along with IBFD, Irish Tax Institute (ITI), CIOT, Taxation Institute of Australia, and Taxation Institute of Hong Kong.
• International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIBFD is listed as a recognized professional body for structured learning CPE hours, complementing SCTP's continuing professional education framework.
• Irish Tax Institute (ITI)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorITI is listed as a recognized professional body for structured learning CPE hours within SCTP's continuing professional education framework.
• The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCIOT is listed as a recognized professional body for structured learning CPE hours within SCTP's continuing professional education framework.
• The Taxation Institute (Australia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaxation Institute of Australia is listed as a recognized professional body for structured learning CPE hours within SCTP's continuing professional education framework.
• Taxation Institute of Hong KongminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaxation Institute of Hong Kong is listed as a recognized professional body for structured learning CPE hours within SCTP's continuing professional education framework.
• ACRA (Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority)coreTechnology or IntegrationSCTP promotes IRAS' Digital Ecosystem Strategy including integrated and automated filing solutions that allow companies to seamlessly prepare and file Annual Return and Form C-S with both ACRA and IRAS using API. Two integrated accounting software partners — Netiquette and SMECEN — are highlighted. Up to 80% funding was available via the Productivity Solutions Grant.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT): The UK's chartered body for tax professionals, offering the CTA designation, CPE, and policy engagement with HMRC — directly comparable as a standalone national tax accreditation and membership body, explicitly listed by SCTP as a recognized CPE partner.
• Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM): Malaysia's chartered tax professional body offering the CTIM designation and CPE framework. Most direct regional peer given shared ASEAN tax context; listed by SCTP as a recognized CPE body.
• Taxation Institute of Hong Kong: Hong Kong's chartered tax professional body with ATA-equivalent designation and policy engagement — directly comparable as a regional standalone tax accreditation body, and listed by SCTP as a CPE partner.
• The Taxation Institute (Australia): Australia's specialist tax body within CPA Australia offering the Tax Specialist designation and CPE. Comparable as an Asia-Pacific standalone tax accreditation body, listed by SCTP as a CPE partner.
• Irish Tax Institute (ITI): Ireland's chartered body for tax professionals offering the AITI designation and CPE, with policy engagement on Irish and EU tax matters. Comparable international standalone tax accreditation body, listed by SCTP as a CPE partner.

Emerging players

• International Fiscal Association (IFA) Singapore Branch: Global tax association with a Singapore branch that co-hosts events with SCTP; partial overlap in serving tax professionals in Singapore but focuses on international fiscal research rather than accreditation.
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Singapore: Global trust and estate practitioner body with a Singapore branch that co-hosts events with SCTP. Partial overlap in serving tax-adjacent professionals but focused on private wealth/trusts rather than general tax.

Broad incumbents

• Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA): Singapore's national accountancy body offering the SCAQ Taxation module, which SCTP recognizes for accreditation. A broader incumbent that delivers tax CPE but is not solely tax-focused, and is a key SCTP education partner.

Others

• Tax Academy of Singapore: Singapore's specialist tax training arm whose Income Tax and GST Level 2/3 programmes are the primary qualifying qualifications for SCTP accreditation — a core enabling/education partner rather than a competing accreditation body.
• International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD): Leading international tax research organization recognized by SCTP as a CPE provider. Adjacent enabler rather than direct peer, but serves the same Singapore tax professional audience through research and courses.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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